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Property Description
Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this charming midcentury home is blocks from Columbia City's vibrant dining, coffee shops, and PCC. The sunlit main floor offers hardwoods, a cozy gas fireplace, two bedrooms, a full bath, and open living space with access to a new deck-perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The private backyard is ideal for gardening, play, or sunset gatherings around the firepit. Downstairs features a third bedroom, second bath, and bonus room-great for guests, a home office, or movie nights-plus a one-car garage. Just 3 minutes to Seward Park and Lake Washington, with nearby light rail for an easy commute. Close to Orca K-8, the farmers market, and all Columbia City offers!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5245 45th Ave S
General
- Sold For: $840,000
- Taxes: $7,055 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2437481
- Added to Site: 113 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Fenced-Fully
- Security/Safety: Fully Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 380 - Southeast Seattle
- County: King
- Subdivision: Columbia City
- Building Name: Columbia Heights
- Driving Directions: South on Rainier, East on Brandon, Left on 45th (Dead-ends into S. Bennett). However, GPS works great!
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Elementary School: Hawthorne
- Middle School: Aki Kurose
- High School: Franklin High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 1,760
- Finished Total: 1,760 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,098
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,055
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 1704900495
- Block: 2
- Lot Number: 19
Listed by Jacquelyn Phillips | Keller Williams Seattle Metro | (206) 935-3442
Sold by Nahjeen Shirazi-Wu | Windermere Real Estate Midtown
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Schools
Schools serving 5245 45th Ave S
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hawthorne Elementary School, Seattle, WA 4100 39th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Aki Kurose Middle School 3928 South Graham Street, Seattle, WA 98118 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Franklin High School, Seattle, WA 3013 South Mount Baker Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98144 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5245 45th Ave S
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/23/2025
Sold
$840,000
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MLS
9/25/2025
Listed
$840,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5245 45th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118 (MLS# 2437481) is a Single Family property that was sold at $840,000 on October 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 5245 45th Avenue S? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Seattle? You can browse all Seattle real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

